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Charles Downing 1738–1793

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Charles Downing in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 4 Jul 1738 · Cherokee, Georgia, United States
Died 14 Oct 1793 · Cherokee, Georgia, United States
Father Major John Downing
Mother Hannah Falling Leaf Fawling
Siblings Elizabeth Downing, George Downing, Hannah Downing, John Downing, Nancy Nannie Downing, Richard Downing, Sarah Downing, William Downing

Researchers connected through Charles Downing 1738–1793

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Charles Downing began in 1738 in Cherokee, Georgia, United States. Charles Downing passed away in 1793 in Cherokee, Georgia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1738
Birth of Charles Downing in Cherokee, Georgia, United States
Birth
1793
Death of Charles Downing in Cherokee, Georgia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Downing

This ancestor line traces from Wicomico Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia, United States of America (1646) to Cherokee, Georgia, United States (1738) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Charles Downing (1738–1793) was born in Cherokee, Georgia, United States and died in Cherokee, Georgia, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Charles in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Charles Downing's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Charles Downing PTP
1738–1793
Cherokee, Georgia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Charles Downing's Descendants

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Charles Downing PTP 1738–1793